A lively Christmas Eve 2025

Children take photos with the Christmas tree at Vincom Shopping Center, Tam Hiep Ward. Photo: Le Duy

Accordingly, from 8 PM to 9 PM, Catholic churches throughout the province began holding Christmas Eve Masses to celebrate the birth of Christ. After attending the service at the church, parishioners participated in recreational activities in the parish grounds, visited entertainment venues, and returned home to celebrate the holiday with their families. Prior to that, from 6 PM onwards, the Christmas spirit at the churches had already begun with children's Masses.

At Bac Hai parish (on Nguyen Ai Quoc street, Long Binh ward), the Christmas atmosphere is vibrant from every parishioner's family and neighborhood to the parish itself. Mr. Ha Huy Tuan, Deputy Head of the Parish Council of Bac Hai parish, said: "From the beginning of December, parishioners have started decorating their homes and the streets in the residential area to celebrate the birth of Christ. At the same time, many activities to help those in difficult circumstances are also being carried out. The parish donated 200 gift packages, each containing 20kg of rice and 200,000 VND in cash, to those in need. In addition, parish organizations also support disadvantaged and homeless people in the locality."

People take souvenir photos at Bien Hoa parish (Tran Bien ward). Photo: Van Truyen

At Thuan Loi parish (Thuan Loi commune), the atmosphere celebrating Christmas this year is equally vibrant and warm. Mr. Nguyen Van Tu, Chairman of the Parish Council of Thuan Loi parish, said: The parish is home to more than 500 parishioners. This year, the clergy, officials, and parishioners are very happy to welcome a delegation of provincial leaders who visited and offered congratulations right before Christmas. They also received information from the provincial leaders about the socio -economic situation of Dong Nai province; development plans to create jobs for the people and provide better access to education for their children… This information is a source of joy for everyone, including the parishioners, during the Christmas season.

According to Father Nguyen Minh Chanh, parish priest of An Khuong parish (Tan Hung commune), this year more than 900 parishioners celebrated Christmas with much joy. In addition, the parish and its parishioners did not forget to show concern for those facing difficult circumstances. Therefore, during this year's Christmas celebration, the parish organized a "Meal of Love" for the elderly, disabled, and local children, and also donated gifts and new clothes to the children.

On Christmas Eve, many families gathered at Vincom Shopping Center in Tam Hiep ward to celebrate and take photos. Photo: Le Duy

Nguyen Thuy Van, a parishioner of Bien Hoa parish, said that she and her friends tried to arrive earlier than the Mass time to take souvenir photos and participate in the activities organized at the parish.

Alongside this, nearly 84,000 Protestant believers joyfully celebrated Christmas. According to the pastors of Protestant congregations in the province, the spirit of celebrating Christmas was always full in each believer. To share this joy, believers also donated gifts to the poor and those in difficult circumstances in the community.

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Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/van-hoa/202512/ron-rang-dem-giang-sinh-2025-6792945/